City Biodiversity Index (CBI)

Developed and maintained by the Singapore National Parks Department with support from ICLEI, the CBD and others, CBI is the only biodiversity index designed specifically for monitoring and evaluating biodiversity in cities.

Developed by ICLEI and Local Action on Biodiversity (LAB) Pioneer Cities, the tool enables cities to evaluate, track and measure the effectiveness and impacts of their communication, education and public awareness campaigns on local natural resource management.

Covenant capaCITY Training Platform

A training platform developed for local governments by experts, under guidance of ICLEI Europe, it addresses 8 topics relevant to Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPs) - from greenhouse gas inventories to stakeholder involvement and green public procurement.

Eco-efficiency challenge

ecoBUDGET®

ICLEI’s ecoBUDGET® system allows local governments to manage their local natural resources economically. Tested in about 20 local governments in seven countries, the system has been developed to maturity, and is ready to be adopted and introduced by public authorities.

EcoProcura

Established since 1998, EcoProcura is a European-wide conference series that provides a platform for local government leaders, suppliers and multipliers to exchange experience and strategies on the latest practice on sustainable public procurement.

Guidebook on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Produced in close association with IUCN and the CBD Secretariat, this guidebook provides practitioners with comprehensive guidelines on biodiversity management and eco-system services from multiple perspectives

Index on health and happiness

International Local Government Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP)

Building on 17 years of experience through the CCP Campaign, ICLEI has developed the first version of the International Local Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP) that follows principles of the GHG Protocol.

The IEAP consists of the general principles and philosophy that any local government, regardless of location, should adhere to when inventorying GHGs from its government operations and community as a whole.

The emission sources that should be included in a GHG inventory and the methods used to quantify theses sources are generally consistent between local governments, but are unique when compared with any other type of entity.

The International Protocol is informed by developments such as:

IPCC 2006 methodological changes;

GHG Protocol by WRI / WBCSD;

ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gases series of standards;

GRI Public Sector Agency Supplement.

Since November 2007 key peer organizations around the world - including United Nations Environment Program, World Resources Institute, International Energy Agency, California Climate Action Registry, Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Center for Neighborhood Technologies – have reviewed the International Protocol. It has also been reviewed by ICLEI member cities and stakeholders during a public comment period.A US national supplement of the IEAP, Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP) was further developed as a collaborative effort of The California Air Resources Board, The California Climate Action Registry, The Climate Registry and ICLEI. The Climate Registry adopted LGOP in 2009 for use by local government reporters, including from Canada and Mexico with country-appropriate supplements.The Protocol and additional country supplements are available here:

Online Toolbox of Methodologies on Climate and Energy

Procura+ Exchange

Consisting of an online platform, conference series and seminars, Procura+ Exchange is a free information and exchange mailing (email) list providing the latest information on new policies, upcoming events and project opportunities for professionals interested in sustainable public procurement.